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Who made this product? Currently partnered with Sobremesa, artisans in Cantel, Guatemala came together in 1976 to form the cooperative, COPAVIC. Since their inception, they've crafted recycled glass pieces in a formerly closed factory.
Why is it ethical? Glass is reclaimed and recycled from fragments and shards, melted down and hand-blown into new forms. The mission of COPAVIC serves the local community through their support of worker rights and wages, not to mention their re-purposing of discarded glass.
The hand blowing glass cooperative in Xela, Guatemala, was founded in 1976 with the goal of creating jobs that would provide a living wage, health insurance, and support for local families. Driven by a shared vision, the artisans of this cooperative took the initiative to secure a small loan to purchase land and build their kiln and workspace. Over four decades later, the cooperative of 40 artisans continue to transform recycled glass into beautiful glassware, staying true to their original mission of creating a sustainable livelihood free from exploitation while protecting the environment and supporting community development.
